On this day in 1976 the NBA All-Star game was played at the Spectrum.  The East won 123-109 behind MVP Dave Bing of the Washington Bullets.  Doug Collins and George McGinnis represented the Sixers in the game.  The NBA, NHL, and MLB all played their all-star games in Philly due to the Bicentennial.  We also spotlight Earl Lloyd who was the first black player to play for the Syracuse Nationals who moved to Philly in 1963.  He was also the first black player to play in an NBA game ever.

On this day in 2002 Bernard Hopkins successfully defended his undisputed middleweight title for the 15th consecutive time (a division record) when he beat Carl Daniels at the Soveriegn Center in Reading.  We also discuss Ralph Goldston, who was the first black player for the Eagles.

On this day in 1968 the Flyers tied the Oakland Seals 3-3 to snap a 3 game losing streak.  They would go on to win the West Division in their inaugural season in the NHL.  We also discuss John Kennedy who broke the color barrier for the Phillies. 

On this day in 2002 longtime Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas was named the Ford C. Frick Award winner, etching his name among the all-time greats.

It's a SUPER victory Monday.  Great win by the Birds.  On this day in 2001 the Sixers had their 4 game winning streak snapped in a 96-89 loss to the Raptors.  

It's NFC Championship day.  On this day in 2007, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized after a lengthy battle from surgery to repair a broken leg suffered at the Preakness.  He is one of two horses to have a statue at Churchill Downs.

On this day in 1958 the NFL held rounds 5-30 of the draft.  The Eagles selected an offensive lineman out of Cal Poly in the 21st.  While this player would never play a down in the NFL, he did go on to become a Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster.  He also is the namesake for one of the most iconic video game franchises ever.

On this day in 2002 the Eagles lost to the St. Louis Rams 29-24 in the NFC Championship game.  It was their first of 4 straight NFC Championship appearances.

On this day in 1983 the Sixers beat the Suns 113-102 for their 2nd straight win.  This just 3 days after their 14 game winning streak was snapped.  Over the course of the 1982-83 season they had six win streaks of 6 games or more, including 7 straight to open up the postseason.

On this day in 1981 the Eagles lost to the Oakland Raiders 27-10 in Super Bowl XV.  It was all Raiders as Ron Jaworski threw 3 interceptions to Rod Martin.  Kenny King put the game out of reach with an 80 yard TD reception....at the end of the 1st quarter.